Job Description
A global advanced manufacturing business is looking to appoint a commercially focused Product Manager to support the strategic development and performance of a specialist product portfolio.
This is a high-impact, cross-functional role working closely with Sales, Operations, R&D and global teams. It suits someone who enjoys owning a portfolio, influencing stakeholders and balancing customer demand with operational realities.
Product Manager - Advanced Composites
Salary: £. Competitive + Bonus
Role: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Cambridgeshire
Product Manager
Responsibilities:
* Own and develop a specialist product portfolio aligned to short- and long-term business objectives
* Drive pricing strategy, margin performance and competitive positioning
* Lead and prioritise new product introductions, including trials and qualification activity
* Support RFQs, long-term agreements and customer growth strategies
* Act as the link between Sales and Operations, contributing to SIOP, demand validation and capacity alignment
* Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform roadmap decisions
* Represent the product range in customer meetings, internally and externally
Travel
* International travel is required as part of this role to support customers, internal teams and global meetings.
Product Manager
What we’re looking for:
* Experience in product management within a manufacturing or engineered products environment
* Strong commercial awareness – pricing, margin, portfolio performance
* Comfortable working cross-functionally across sales, operations and technical teams
* Experience supporting customer-facing activity, RFQs and product launches
* Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, technical or commercial discipline
Desirable (not essential):
* Experience within composite materials or advanced materials
* Exposure to aerospace or other regulated industries
If this looks like a good fit for you, or someone in your network apply or get in touch for a chat lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk